Sumerian Key Terms
The World's first writing system derived Sumerians of Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
This Invention by the Sumerians contributed to many devices such as the potters wheel, a plow, the clock, any many other devices that create mobility
The Wheel
Why was Egypt called the gift of the Nile?
the flooding gift that provided rich soil for crops.
*civilization could not have developed in Egypt with out it.
The title used by rulers of Egypt
pharaoh
Who is the most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?
Khufu
Long poems that tell the stories of heroes
Epics
This Sumerian invention are made under cities streets, to direct the flow of water waste
Sewers
The Nile River fanned out in this to form a triangular shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.
the delta of the Nile
A series of rulers from the same family
a dynasty
This ruler dressed as a man and was called King, they became a ruler after the death of Pharaoh Thutmose II and his son was too young to rule.
Queen Hatsheput
Define Rural
countryside areas
in other advances Sumerians used bronze to make these stronger.
tools and weapons
These are features of the Nile River that are white water rapids.
cataracts
Name the Egyptian Society system of hierarchy top to bottom in rank (4 tiers)
Pharaoh
Nobles
Scribes and Craftspeople
Farmers, servants, and slaves
Historians considered this ruler to be Egypt's first pharaoh
Menes
Define Polytheism
the worship of many gods
What 2 subjects were the Sumerians extremely advanced in?
Math & Science
Know as the longest river in the entire World
The Nile River
According to Egyptian belief how did gods participate in the afterlife?
judged souls, & decided who would join into the underworld
This ruler pharaoh came to power in the 1200's BC and whose reign was longest in Egyptian history
Ramses the Great ( Ramses II)
Define Social Hierarchy
the division of society by rank or class
What idea did the Sumerians come up with that we still use today, every day, every month, every year?
The Calendar
What are the 2 regions of Ancient Egypt, What makes their titles unique?
Upper Egypt was the southern region
Lower Egypt was the northern region
Was Women rulers accepted by Ancient Egyptians?
NO
What is supposed to happen the day of the Exam if you have your Study Guide completed and with you
You will be given a 100 Test grade towards this Marking period.